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URL FILTERING ATTACKS

URL Filtering Testing

Picus URL testing module safely simulates outbound HTTP/HTTPS requests to harmful, malicious, or objectionable websites to test whether those requests are correctly blocked.

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Why Validate Your URL Filtering?

Blocking access to harmful websites is a critical layer of defense. But URL filtering controls can quietly break down, exposing users to phishing, malware, and policy violations. Without ongoing validation, even the most advanced filtering technologies can fail to catch what matters.

  • Objectionable sites slip through – New or unclassified domains often bypass filters and introduce risk.

  • Policies degrade quietly – Misconfigurations, exceptions, and updates can weaken your defenses over time.

  • Manual URL testing is unrealistic – Security teams can’t keep up with thousands of risky and constantly emerging domains.

  • Automation keeps filters sharp – The Picus URL Filtering Testing Module simulates access to real malicious and inappropriate sites across 31 categories, confirming whether your controls block what they should.

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BENEFITS OF PICUS URL FILTERING TESTING MODULE

Improve Web Access Control
with Automated URL Filtering Tests

Picus URL Filtering Testing Module strengthens defenses by simulating outbound access to malicious and inappropriate websites. Validate URL filtering policies across 31 categories including abuse, drugs, social media, torrents, booking sites, command and control, redirects, ads, and more. You can also test any custom URL list to ensure your controls block what they should, without manual effort.

Validate URL Filtering Effectiveness

Test against 31+ risk categories including phishing, abuse, drugs, and more.

Detect Misconfigurations Early

Uncover gaps before users reach harmful or inappropriate sites.

Test Custom URL Lists

Ensure your policies cover the URLs that matter to your organization.

Automate URL Filtering Tests
Reduce manual workload with continuous, policy-aware validation.
Monitor Filtering Performance Over Time

Schedule recurring tests to maintain consistent control effectiveness.

Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats

Simulate access to newly discovered domains and malicious sites.

 

How Picus URL Testing Module Works?

How Picus URL Testing Module Works?
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